Vulnerability identifier: #VU96607
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-267
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco NX-OS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches NX-OS Mode
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient security restrictions when executing commands from the Bash shell. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of root.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco NX-OS: 6.0(2)A6(1) - 10.4(2)
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches: All versions
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches NX-OS Mode: All versions
External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nxos-bshacepe-bApeHSx7
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.